Parrothead Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have 5 red potatoes, one red pepper, two roma tomatoes, one leek that need to be used today. I have other things to go with it but I need to use those things tonight. I thought maybe potato-leek soup, but the tomatoes are throwing me off. So if you were vegetarian what would you make for dinner with those items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hash with the potatoes if you have onions. Saute up the sliced leeks with some olive oil and add diced tomatoes at last minute. Salt and pepper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have 5 red potatoes, one red pepper, two roma tomatoes, one leek that need to be used today. I have other things to go with it but I need to use those things tonight. I thought maybe potato-leek soup, but the tomatoes are throwing me off. So if you were vegetarian what would you make for dinner with those items? I would roast the potatoes and if I had a can of tomato sauce to go with the tomatoes, I'd make red pepper soup. Soup: Cook the tomatos down and then cream in the blender. Return to pan with sauce, finely chop red pepper & leek and add to tomato sauce, allow to simmer for about an hour stirring occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking. Hint of garlic if you like. Very, very savory and a nice meal with a backed potato. Faith - not a vegetarian but makes some vegetarian meals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'd dice them all up and toss them in a pan with some olive oil . I'd add the tomatoes near the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'd dice them all up and toss them in a pan with some olive oil . I'd add the tomatoes near the end. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 we love scalloped potatoes with leek, so that's what i'd do with those two things. i'd add cheese. then i'd do a sliced tomatoes with bell pepper and a few leeks as a second dish, because we always love choices. if you had a cucumber, you could puree the tomatoes, bell pepper and cucumber with a few of the leeks and some garlic and make gazpacho :001_smile: now i'm thinking..... ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLuRu Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Potato leek soup with a tomato salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Potato leek soup with a tomato salad. Me, too. Or roast the potatoes and leek and toss them on top of a salad. (I use roasted potatoes instead of croutons) Make a quiche or a frittata with roasted potatoes and sautéed leek and pepper, served with tomato salad tossed with a little balsamic, olive oil, and whatever herbs you have on hand. (and since when do we not like to talk about food??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystie Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'd dice them all up and toss them in a pan with some olive oil . I'd add the tomatoes near the end. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 (and since when do we not like to talk about food??) I've just done so much of it over the last few days I'm sure everyone is getting sick of my "neediness." :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I've just done so much of it over the last few days I'm sure everyone is getting sick of my "neediness." :D Puh-leeze. Meanwhile, I think I've just decided what we're having for supper from this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Puh-leeze. Meanwhile, I think I've just decided what we're having for supper from this thread! I'm so glad someone else was helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) OK. Never mind. I read that as 5 tomatoes and 2 potatoes. lol Soup? A minestrone -type soup has both potatoes and crushed tomatoes. The pepper would also be fine. Do you have a can of beans or a little pasta? Throw it in. Saute the leek and some garlic as a base. Might you have a mozzarella log or ball in the fridge? (Or have dh pick some up on the way home? ;)) You could do caprese. Any basil in the garden? Salt, pepper, oilive oil. If not, I would consider pasta. You can saute the leek, with the chopped pepper, add some crushed garlic, When soft, crush the tomatoes, add a little cinnamon, maybe a drop of sugar or honey, simmer, and make sauce. Edited August 16, 2012 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'd dice them all up and toss them in a pan with some olive oil . I'd add the tomatoes near the end. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Sooooo, what are you making?? I have onions and garlic sautéing and The Husband has trotted off, all covered in insulation and plaster dust from ripping out our bathroom walls, to get cream and starchy potatoes for scalloped. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 We slice tomatoes and serve as a side dish with salt and pepper. My middle daughter loves to cut them in half, scoop out some of the seeds, stuff with feta and mozarella and broil for just a couple of minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ack! You want me to say? Oh, but I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings by not picking their idea. (Pssst: Going with the roasted in olive oil. I"m going to make cinnamon carrots for a side and a green salad.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Nobody's feelings will get hurt! We all just talk to talk about food. I roasted red potatoes & summer squashes the other night. Delish. I have not counted a single carb all summer, and so now everything I wear is too tight. Crud. But oh, summer food! Chowders, crab cakes, clam boils! And chillded CHardonnay. That doesn't help. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ack! You want me to say? Oh, but I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings by not picking their idea. (Pssst: Going with the roasted in olive oil. I"m going to make cinnamon carrots for a side and a green salad.) Yum! Are we all so attached to our own ideas that we'd be offended when spitballing ideas for what to do with a bunch of produce? Gee, I hope not. That would really throw a wrench in my food idea trolling. We slice tomatoes and serve as a side dish with salt and pepper. My middle daughter loves to cut them in half, scoop out some of the seeds, stuff with feta and mozarella and broil for just a couple of minutes. I was on a bender of baked tomatoes and eggs a few weeks ago: core and scoop out the seeds, toss in a spoonful of pesto, crack an egg on top, and bake on 400 for 20-30 minutes. Tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Nobody's feelings will get hurt! We all just talk to talk about food. I roasted red potatoes & summer squashes the other night. Delish. I have not counted a single carb all summer, and so now everything I wear is too tight. Crud. But oh, summer food! Chowders, crab cakes, clam boils! And chillded CHardonnay. That doesn't help. :tongue_smilie: Mmmmmmm. I love ALL of that. I've been enjoying Mad Housewife sweet white (like a moscato), very chilled, nice with salad. Or, you know, when you're making scalloped potatoes. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Potato leek soup with a tomato salad. Yes please! This is what I was going to suggest. Dress the tomatoes lightly with oil and vinegar + a little salt and pepper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'd dice them all up and toss them in a pan with some olive oil . I'd add the tomatoes near the end. :iagree::iagree: the tomatoes will addd a bright sweet note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I would make potato-leek soup and serve the tomatoes on the side, sliced with some balsamic vinaigrette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have 5 red potatoes, one red pepper, two roma tomatoes, one leek that need to be used today. I have other things to go with it but I need to use those things tonight. I thought maybe potato-leek soup, but the tomatoes are throwing me off. So if you were vegetarian what would you make for dinner with those items? Potato leak soup with a raw salad made with the tomatoes and red pepper (do you have parmesan cheese and/or Italian flavored meat?) ETA: I would make potato-leek soup and serve the tomatoes on the side, sliced with some balsamic vinaigrette. same basic idea :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Unless I was a vegan, I would make a veggie omelette with home fries on the side. Edited August 17, 2012 by BeckyFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I would have made a frittata. I'm currently trying to lose weight and this thread is making me so hungry!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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